Appleton, Wis.-based ThedaCare Medical Center-Orthopedic, Spine and Pain is using a new surgical table designed to improve outcomes for arthroscopic hip surgery.
The Guardian HipCheck surgical table, developed by Stryker, uses a boot-like harness and the patient’s body weight to access the hip joint, eliminating the need for a groin-area post. The technology may reduce nerve injury risk, according to a March 4 news release.
The table also enables real-time 3D imaging and measurement for greater precision during procedures such as labral tear and impingement repair. It was purchased with support from the ThedaCare Family of Foundations.
